Vladimir Putin

Introduction

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin was born on October 7th,1952 in Leningrad (now St Petersburg). His grandfather was Lenin's cook and from a young age Putin expressed a desire to serve the state by working as a spy. 9/11 again changes the relationship with the old enemy, Russia. For over a decade Russia wallowed in post-Cold War decline, and was but a shadow of its former self. Vladimir Putin, who succeeded Yeltsin as president in early 2000, was the first foreign leader to contact President George W. Bush after the traumatic terrorist attacks. Putin offered Bush a partnership based on Russian support for US global leadership, the US invasion of Afghanistan and the temporary establishment of American bases in former Soviet Central Asia. In exchange, the US was to embrace Russia as a major ally and recognize post-Soviet space, with the exception of the Baltic states, as Russia's legitimate sphere of influence.

Economic view

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressed the State Duma, with the traditional report on the work of the Government of the Russian Federation for 2010. A large part of his speech was devoted to the situation in the agricultural sector. The Government intends to support the agricultural sector - more than 150 billion rubles allocated for its support. 35 billion rubles allocated farms affected by drought. State support will be extended to large-scale farms and farmers - said the prime minister. He also thanked all those who took part in fighting fires in the past year and noted that this year the situation is carefully monitored. We will allocate 5 billion rubles subjects of the Federation for the purchase of fire equipment. I ask members to accelerate the adoption of the law "On the voluntary fire brigade.”35 billion rubles allocated farms affected by drought, more than 150 billion rubles allocated to support agriculture. State support will be extended to large-scale farms and farmers. In addition, shall assist the peasants in the registration of land. Domestic producer of the 3 / 4 provides a country of meat products, - said Putin.

He further added that the most important - developing their own agriculture. Total funding (280 million rubles) - is the support of the agricultural sector. 10 billion rubles is aimed at curbing the prices of petroleum products. 5 billion, we have provided to support the farms that have not reduced the number of cattle. Banks again begin lending to the real sector, the head of government, noting as a positive factor is that the state in times of crisis protected the credit and financial system.

Boris Gryzlov, chairman of the State Duma and leader of the faction "United Russia", drew the attention of the deputies that this is the third report of the Government of the State Duma. This means that constitutional rule is working - he said - and an annual report to the deputies Vladimir Putin becomes the central event of the social and political life. At the same time, United Russia's performance in the parliament of its leader ...